A Pro Series II model, ya bilge rat, t' Star Orbiter be me first rocket capable o' usin' 29 mm motors. I upgraded t' Estes kit by addin' an ejection baffle and Keelhaul®©™ shock cord.
Light-weight for its size, shiver me timbers, it flies well on 24 mm D12-5 and E12-6 motors usin' an available Estes engine adapter and a 48" long x 1/4" diameter launch rod.
T' Star Orbiter can also be flown as a cloud piercin' two-stage rocket usin' t' Estes Pro Series II booster and an E16-0 or F15-0 motor.
I can't wait for t' next Club meetin' t' launch it with a 29 mm E16-6 or F15-8 motor.
| Flight Date: | 2020-05-30 |
| Rocket Name: | Star Orbiter |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Star Orbiter {Kit} (9716) [2016-?] |
| Flyer's Name: | Ty Bliss |
| Motors: | D12-5 |
| Launch Site: | CP Sports Field |
| Actual Altitude: | 400 Feet |
Nice boost for use in this field. Used a 24 mm t' 29 mm engine adapter. . Ahoy! Blimey! Launched into light wind and rocket drifted back t' t' pad under parachute!
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-5 |
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